Lila Postler

Lila Irene Postler, age 83, died Sunday August 18, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI.

She was born February 19, 1941 in Shawano to the late Albert and Irene (Montoure) Shroeder. She met the love of her life, Perry Postler at a dance in Tilida. They married October 15 ,1960 at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church in Shawano, treasuring 60 years of marriage. Perry preceded her in death on December 29, 2019.

Lila had 7 siblings and growing up enjoyed time spent at the cottage on Shawano Lake and a cabin in the woods. Lila and her sister Darlene had a band in their younger years. Lila was a talented woman who played accordion, harmonica, organ and piano. Lila worked at A & W and the bank. Following her marriage to Perry, she became a housewife. Lila enjoyed life, she loved her wildlife and birds, traveling, motorcycling, dirt biking, 4 wheeling, cake decorating, crafts, hunting and fishing. She loved gardening and going to the family cottage up by Mountain. Lila had a strong faith, and her family was very important to her along with her two dogs, Maddie and Babe.

Lila was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

Her survivors include a daughter Terrylynn (Bill) Thom of Gleason, a son Troy (Teresa) Postler of Antigo, step grandchildren Jason of Antigo, Brad of Georgia, Lisa of Summit Lake, Joshua of Colorado, 2 brothers Dennis and Gene Schroeder, a sister Darlene Drake, and many nieces and nephews.

Lila was preceded in death by her husband Perry, parents, 2 brothers Lawrence and Al Schroeder and a sister Betty Stiebs.

In honor of Lila’s wishes no services will be held. Burial will take place in Forest Cemetery in Birnamwood.